Definitions for contemptkənˈtɛmpt

This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word contempt

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contempt, disdain, scorn, despite(noun)

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

"he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"

contempt, disrespect(noun)

a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous

contempt, scorn(noun)

open disrespect for a person or thing

contempt(noun)

a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body

WiktionaryRate this definition:(0.00 / 0 votes)

contempt(Noun)

The state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.

contempt(Noun)

The state of being despised or dishonored; disgrace.

contempt(Noun)

Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:(0.00 / 0 votes)

Contempt(noun)

the act of contemning or despising; the feeling with which one regards that which is esteemed mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn

Contempt(noun)

the state of being despised; disgrace; shame

Contempt(noun)

an act or expression denoting contempt

Contempt(noun)

disobedience of the rules, orders, or process of a court of justice, or of rules or orders of a legislative body; disorderly, contemptuous, or insolent language or behavior in presence of a court, tending to disturb its proceedings, or impair the respect due to its authority

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Contempt

Contempt is a 1963 film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, based on the Italian novel Il disprezzo [A Ghost at Noon]. 1954. OCLC 360548. by Alberto Moravia. It stars Brigitte Bardot.